DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Decision Denying Constitution Pipeline Appeal

Today, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the Constitution Pipeline Company's legal challenge to DEC's denial of the company's application for a Water Quality Certification for its proposed pipeline project.

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Our actions are based on the merits and we're pleased this ruling upholds this principle and -specifically - this agency's work to uphold New York's strict water quality standards. We hope this sends a loud message that New York will not rubber stamp any project that fails to protect public health and our environment."